Agriculture Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Ceisteanna (2445)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Ceist:

2445. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is the case that when his Department appeals a decision by the Agricultural Appeals Office there is no legal obligation to inform the farmer impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18332/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. However, I understand that the Appeals Office notifies the farmer in such cases as described by the Deputy.